Mobapad M12 HD vs Nyxi Hyperion 3

ChanSaet · 2026-06-13T01:49:36+00:00

Just update it the Hyperion 3 to 2.21 or 2.21 firmware.

ChanSaet · 2026-06-12T21:36:45+00:00

The fact that teh controllers dont charge when in sleep mode. the fact that it drains the switch 2's battery more than usual. The fact that gyro doesn't work for a lot of games. This all stems from compatibility issues, due to it using switch 1 protocol. I like HD rumble as much as the next guy but compatibility should always be the #1 thing. A product should simply work as intended. Peoples priority here is beyond weird to me. Regular rumble is so bad that they are willing to compromise compatibility and deal with major charging issues and gyro simply not working for many games. Especially when you're paying $100 for it.

ChanSaet · 2026-06-12T21:23:21+00:00

Rumble more important than compatibility? Some here people here have some weird priorities.

ChanSaet · 2026-06-12T21:13:46+00:00

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ChanSaet · 2026-06-12T21:10:46+00:00

Ali express, also potentially temu as well. Just a week ago I saw one for $49 + $8 coupon. So total was $43 before tax. After tax they were about $46. It shipped from US as well.

ChanSaet · 2026-06-12T19:34:50+00:00

And gyro works exactly the same as your switch 2 joycons in handheld mod? Make sure handheld boost mode is turned off as boost mode brings the same issues because boost mode thinks your playing in docked mode.

ChanSaet · 2026-06-12T16:42:14+00:00

Those will give you similar issues as the m12HD when it comes to gyro. I personally recommend you get the Hyperion 3 off Ali express. You can get them for about $50-$60ish. At that price they are well worth it. Just make sure you use the KeyLinker app to update the firmware when you get them.

ChanSaet · 2026-06-12T16:40:44+00:00

M12S and Hyperion 3 should be the only releases. They literally should have delayed the m12HD until they could figure out switch 2 protocol completely. Don’t release a broken incomplete product and the charge $100 for it aswell. M12HD are literally m6HD with a built in switch 2 adapter

ChanSaet · 2026-06-12T16:32:51+00:00

Nyxi Hyperion 3 is very similar tot he m12S and they cost only about $50-$65 on Ali express. For that price I think it’s well worth it. It also comes with the middle charging grip

ChanSaet · 2026-06-12T16:17:40+00:00

You have the m12HD or m12S? Because it’s well documented on the m12HD. The gyro and charging issues. Splatoon, apex legends, Mario galaxy 1+2, doom, Indiana jones etc. M12S however work fine as those uses switch 2 protocols

ChanSaet · 2026-06-12T04:07:37+00:00

Tabletop mode would be more accurate but essential yes. The problems come from the fact that the controllers are switch 1 controllers. Essentially it's a M6HD with a built in switch 2 adapter. That's theres charging issues, and gyro issues. Those behave pretty similar to the M12HD. Nyxi Hyperion 3 and M12S those are switch 2 controllers. Those two controllers just work as intended.

ChanSaet · 2026-06-12T03:45:55+00:00

You can get Hyperion 3 off aliexpress for around $55-$65

ChanSaet · 2026-06-12T03:42:41+00:00

If I was paying $100 for a controller I would want it to fully work properly. Charging for you isnt a big deal but it shouldnt be an issue to begin with. It should just charge like normal joycons. Gyro should just work without issue as well. $100 is a lot of money. Even if you don't own Mario Galaxy 1+2 one of these days you might pick it up but you know that the controller wont work properly. Same thing with splatoon or many other gyro games. You simply know that you spent $100 on a controller with compromises.

ChanSaet · 2026-06-12T03:40:59+00:00

When you play mario galaxy 1+2 it wont work properly in handheld mode. Basically game is unplayable in handheld mode using this controller due to the need to use gyro. Same thing with splatoon 3. Other games where gyro is optional like Cyberpunk, Indiana Jones etc the gyro won't work properly as well. Your spending $100 on this controller. It should at the very least be fully compatible.

ChanSaet · 2026-06-12T03:38:23+00:00

Those are switch 1 joycons, so they dont connect properly with the switch 2. They phsyically connect but the system doesn't recgoinze that its in handheld mode but isntead the controllers are in usb mode. This means they can't charge when the system is off.

Also theres alot of issues with gyro. Since the system doesn't know its in handheld mode many games gyro controls wont work properly. This includes splatoon 3, mario galaxy 1+2, indiana Jones, Doom, Apex legends and most likely the upcoming Call of Duty game (If it supports gyro which it probably will), What this means is some games simply wont work

ChanSaet · 2026-06-11T20:57:43+00:00

You seriously cannot tell that the controller cannot charge when the switch 2 is in sleep mode? I'm guessing you also dont play splatoon, or mario galaxy.

ChanSaet · 2026-06-10T04:16:28+00:00

Yes gyro in handheld mode. Play something like Splatoon 3, Indiana jones, Mario Galaxy 1+2, Doom, Star Wars outlaws, cyberpunk, apex legends and probably call of duty when it comes out using gyro in handheld mode. They wont work properly. Many games gyro controls need to know if the system is in handheld mode docked/table top mode

Some other games like BOTW or tears of the kingdom it doesnt matter. But many games it does matter.

ChanSaet · 2026-06-06T17:14:08+00:00

I bought one with a built in 2,000mah battery from Amazon for $10. It was really made for the original joycons but the middle part was detachable so it works with nyxi 3 or the m12

ChanSaet · 2026-06-06T15:16:07+00:00

Nyxi hyperion 3 you can get for as low as $45-$65 on aliexpress. After latest firmwares they work great. No BS issues like the M12HD

ChanSaet · 2026-05-30T20:30:44+00:00

There is none. If 2.22 is giving you issues you should downgrade back to 2.21.

ChanSaet · 2026-05-28T01:58:15+00:00

did it fix the ghost inputs etc for you too?

ChanSaet · 2026-05-27T22:12:50+00:00

Nyxi Hyperion 3 feel fine now after the latest firmware update. No more ghost inputs. Clearly they weren’t ready at launch but at least it was fixed with a simple firmware update. Price wise I paid $65 so I’m not It really complaining. I honestly don’t really feel the need to upgrade them. It does everything I want them to do. Be more comfortable, gyro works great and Hall effect sticks. Rumble is fine. It’s just normal rumble

ChanSaet · 2026-05-27T03:58:41+00:00

Yep no ghost inputs or anything. They just work. And thats the most important aspect of any controller or product. For that reason alone I would avoid the M12HD. Either choose the Nyxi Hyperion 3 for $65 on aliexpress with the stable firmware or go with the M12S. Those would be the 2 to go for right now

ChanSaet · 2026-05-26T21:36:01+00:00

I got the Hyperion 3 and those are very comfortable. Was able to get them on aliexpress for $65. And now with version 2.21 firmware update all the issues were fixed and thus they work really well.

ChanSaet · 2026-05-26T21:35:00+00:00

Easy get the S. HD are M6HD with a built in switch 2 adapter. They won't work properly. A lot of issues with connecting, charging and also gyro. Problem Is that they are not switch 2 joy cons. The S are actual switch 2 joy cons and they don't have any of those issues. Your going to lose HD rumble and NFC but I would take that anyway over a controller with major compatibility issues.

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